How to Pronounce Delegating

To pronounce "delegating", say DEL-eg-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

DEL-eg-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “delegating”

"delegating" has 4 syllables: del-eg-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does delegating mean?

verb

  1. To authorize someone to be a delegate
  2. To commit a task to someone, especially a subordinate

Words that rhyme with delegating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

delegationdeputationrelegatingrelegationassigningconferringdevolvingentrusting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delegating"?▾

"Delegating" has 4 syllables: del · eg · at · ing.

What does "delegating" mean?▾

Delegating: To authorize someone to be a delegate

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